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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901, 1,243.41 and 551.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901, 1,243.41 and 551.62 is: 761.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901 : 1,243.41 = 551.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901/1,243.41 = 551.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901x = 1,243.41 × 551.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901x = 685,889.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,889.82/901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.25

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